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Layering for a cold weather run
Written by Steve Jackson Aaaah, the summer months, a time of easy decision on what to wear on a run – shorts, light shirt, and maybe a hat. WHAT? It’s January, oh boy! Different story! Deciding what to wear now takes a little more effort and often some hesitation. We all seem to have different opinions…
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Fueling for the Long Run
Written by Alyson Comeau, MPH, RDN, LDN Spring marathon training is in full effect! Long runs are making their way into the chat. Here’s a helpful guide for fueling for your long run!! Keep in mind – while you’re prepping your leggies for the race… what works & what doesn’t – you’re also prepping your…
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Tune in to the way you talk to yourself
Written by Lacey Liebert, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Former fellow and current member of The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. This is relevant in running and in life. What kinds of things do you hear from yourself throughout the day? How about when you’re struggling or having a hard time? “I suck.” “I’m no good.”…
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The Importance of Rest
Written by Caitlyn Ashton, runner and former coach for Team in Training The Short Version: – Stress is stress and comes from MANY sources, not just training volume/intensity – we all have a limit to how much our body/mind can handle – Rest is a key component to proper training (it allows your body to…
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Parking Lot Yoga
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness. Parking Lot Yoga is a dynamic warm-up that fires up the major muscle groups and lubricates the joints before your run. You can repeat this sequence 2-3 (or more) times before you head out on…
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Stretching: Focus on Flexibility
Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. **You can stretch anytime, anywhere. Just follow these tips to do it safely and effectively.** You know exercise is important, but what about stretching? Does stretching take a back seat to your exercise routine? Not so fast.…
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Choosing the Best Shoe for You
Written by Kim Brown, PT, DPT The question you all wished you knew the answer to. What type of running shoe is best for YOU? It is a question elite runners and recreational runners strive to answer. Will the shoe prevent injuries from occurring, will it make you faster? Or how about this, do you…
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Rotate your shoes for better running
Written by Steve Jackson, November 28, 2023 Most people who own a car know the importance of rotating the tires to prevent excessive wear and prolong the life of the tires; runners should consider doing the same with their running shoes. NO, not wearing the left shoe on the right foot, but rotating 2 or 3…
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Quick Nutrition Tips for Runners
Written by Alyson Comeau, MPH, RDN, LDN Check out these quick nutrition tips for runners!! Everyone’s body is very different and individualized so remember, what works well for one person may not work the best for someone else! There are SO many products out there for athletes. These are some quick tips for pre, during…